At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead forensic data analytics projects to tackle fraud and financial crime.
- Company: Join KPMG's dynamic Forensic practice in Brisbane.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and diverse project exposure.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by solving complex client challenges with data-driven solutions.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in data analytics, strong SQL skills, and team leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 108000 - 132000 $ per year.
KPMG’s Forensic practice supports clients in detecting and responding to fraud, misconduct, financial crime and regulatory breaches. The team works with organisations, regulators and legal advisors to investigate complex issues, resolve disputes and strengthen governance frameworks. By combining forensic expertise, advanced analytics and industry insight, the team helps organisations uncover the facts, quantify impacts and deliver defensible, data-driven outcomes across areas such as fraud, financial crime and customer remediation.
We are seeking an Associate Director to join our Forensic Data Analytics team in Brisbane. In this leadership role, you will lead teams of analysts to solve complex client challenges across investigations, remediation and dispute matters. You will play a key role in translating business and legal requirements into data-driven solutions, enabling clients to identify issues, quantify financial impacts and present clear, evidence-based findings. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to varied projects, from short-term investigations to large-scale transformation programs, working with leading organisations, regulators and legal firms.
How are you Extraordinary
- Analytical thinker: Able to break down complex problems and translate them into clear, structured insights
- Collaborative leader: Builds strong relationships and leads multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality outcomes
- Clear communicator: Presents complex data and findings in a concise and meaningful way to diverse audiences
Key Responsibilities
- Lead forensic data analytics engagements across fraud, financial crime, remediation and investigation matters
- Translate business and legal requirements into analytics methodologies and data models
- Develop and execute data analysis using tools such as SQL and Python to identify anomalies and insights
- Quantify financial impacts using codified business rules and structured analytical approaches
- Build dashboards using tools such as Power BI or Tableau to support insights and decision‑making
- Prepare clear, concise reports outlining assumptions, methodologies and findings
- Manage multiple projects and workstreams, including planning, budgeting and delivery oversight
- Mentor and support junior team members, ensuring quality and consistency of outputs
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients and external stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions
- Support business development activities, including proposal development and client engagement
Experience
- 8 plus years of experience in data analytics, consulting, data modelling or related roles
- Strong capability in SQL and advanced Microsoft Excel
- Experience with data visualisation tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- Proven experience leading teams, including task allocation, model design and quality review
- Ability to translate complex business and regulatory requirements into technical solutions
- Experience in fraud analytics, financial crime analytics, remediation, or loss quantification is desirable
Preferred
- Australian citizenship with an active Australian Federal Government security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one).
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as finance, accounting, law, data, engineering or IT.
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Associate Director - Forensic Data Analytics employer: KPMG, limited
KPMG Australia is an exceptional employer, particularly for those in the Senior Deals Advisory role in Melbourne, where a collaborative and inclusive culture thrives. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, generous parental leave, and numerous professional development opportunities, all while being part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering impactful M&A advice. With a focus on diversity and personal growth, KPMG empowers its staff to shape their careers in a supportive environment that values unique perspectives.
